What is a glucometer?
A glucometer, also known as a glucose meter or blood glucose monitoring device, is a home measurement system you can use to test the amount of glucose (sugar) in your blood.
To learn more about continuous glucose monitoring, see how Dexcom CGM helps better manage type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
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https://www.fda.gov/medicaldevices/productsandmedicalprocedures/invitrodiagnostics/Glucosetestingdevices/default.htm
https://www.fda.gov/medicaldevices/productsandmedicalprocedures/invitrodiagnostics/Glucosetestingdevices/default.htm
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